The Jaguars acquired backup quarterback Quinn Ewers from Miami on Saturday, sending a sixth-round pick in 2028 to the Dolphins. Ewers, 23, appeared in four games last season and completed 66.3% of his passes in his second year.
The trade signals Jacksonville is looking for depth at the position or hedging against Trevor Lawrence's health after he dealt with injuries. Ewers started his college career at Ohio State before transferring to Texas, where he played for the Longhorns. He carries upside as a young arm but hasn't yet produced at the NFL level.
Miami moves on from Ewers, who never developed into a viable option behind Tua Tagovailoa. A sixth-rounder three years out isn't a significant loss for the Dolphins, making this a low-cost gamble for Jacksonville. The Jaguars bet on youth and development. Ewers gets a fresh start and chance to prove himself in a new system.